How to find computer serial number

source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/558124

Instructions

Please use one the method bellow to retrieve the computer serial number:1. Using the buid in “wmic” command:

wmic bios get serialnumber

Tip: You can use the command “wmic csproduct get name” to retrieve the local computer model.

2. Using a vbs script:

On Error Resume Next
 Dim strComputer
 strComputer = InputBox("Enter the name of the computer:")
 Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:" & "{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\" & strComputer & "\root\cimv2")
 Set colSMBIOS = objWMIService.ExecQuery ("Select * from Win32_SystemEnclosure")
 For Each objSMBIOS in colSMBIOS
 MsgBox strComputer & ": " & objSMBIOS.SerialNumber
 Next

RunAs + SystemRoot\system32 on a 64 Bits box

source:http://forums.techarena.in/windows-x64-edition/1189266.htm

Problem: From a 64bits machine (logged as a Domain User) i cannot run Qwsinta or Qprocess,… from a CMD (ran as Domain Admin)

Resolution:

 

When i launch cmd as admin (runas) i cannot find or use qwinsta qprocess rwinsta… even if im in %systemroot%\system32, here is the reason why:

“32-bit applications can access the native system directory by substituting
%windir%\Sysnative for %windir%\System32. WOW64 recognizes Sysnative as a
special alias used to indicate that the file system should not redirect the
access. The Sysnative is just a virtual directory, alias or pseudo-directory
that is not visible in Windows Explorer, directory listing, and does not
support native 64-bit processes that already been accessing the
%windir%\System32 folder. As such, Sysnative can only be used in file system
calls, and not in application’s user interface such as dialog box to open or
select folder.”

 

 

Application command name for Windows

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/application-command-name-for-windows.aspx

If you encounter any problem launching some of the program, please try the following :

Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard or click on Start > Start Search and type this command

Add/Remove Programs = appwiz.cpl

Administrative Tools = control admintools

Authorization Manager= azman.msc

Calculator = calc

Certificate Manager = certmgr.msc

Character Map = charmap

Check Disk Utility = chkdsk

Command Prompt = cmd.exe

Component Services = dcomcnfg

Computer Management = compmgmt.msc

Control Panel = control

Date and Time Properties = timedate.cpl

Defragment User Interface = dfrgui

Device Manager = devmgmt.msc

Direct X Troubleshooter = dxdiag

Disk Cleanup Utility = cleanmgr

Disk Management = diskmgmt.msc

Disk Parmelonion Manager = diskpart

Display Properties = control desktop or, alternatively desk.cpl

Ditilizer Calibration Tool = tabcal

Downloads = Downloads

DPI Scaling = dpiscaling

Driver Package Installer = dpinst

Driver Verifier Utility = verifier or, alternatively reset

DVD Player = dvdplay

Encryption File System = rekeywiz

Event Viewer = eventvwr.msc

Fax Cover Sheet Editor = fxscover

File Signature Verification Tool = sigverif

Folders Properties = control folders

Fonts = control fonts

Free Cell Card Game = freecell

Group Policy Editor = gpedit.msc

Iexpress Wizard = iexpress

Internet Explorer = iexplore

Internet Properties = inetcpl.cpl

IP Configuration = ipconfig.exe

iSCSI Initiator = iscsicpl

Keyboard Properties = control keyboard

Libraries = explorer or, alternatively Windows key + E

Local Security Settings = secpol.msc

Local Users and Groups = lusrmgr.msc

Logs You Out Of Windows = logoff

Microsoft Paint = mspaint.exe

Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool = msdt

Mobility Center (mobile) = mblctr or, alternatively Windows key + X

Mouse Properties = control mouse

Mouse Properties = main.cpl

Network Connections = control netconnections

Network Connections = ncpa.cpl

Notepad = notepad

ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32

On Screen Keyboard = osk or, alternatively Windows key + U

Optional Features Manager = optionalfeatures

Performance Monitor = perfmon.msc

Phone and Modem Options = telephon.cpl

Power Configuration = powercfg.cpl

Printer Migration = PrintBrmUi

Printers and Faxes = control printers

Private Character Editor = eudcedit

Regional Settings = intl.cpl

Registry Editor = regedit.exe

Remote Assistance = msra

Remote Desktop = mstsc

Resultant Set of Policy = rsop.msc

Scheduled Tasks = control schedtasks

Security Center = wscui.cpl

Services = services.msc

Shared Folders/MMC = fsmgmt.msc

Shuts Down Windows = shutdown

Snipping Tool = snippingtool

Sound Recorder = soundrecorder

Sound Volume = sndvol

Sounds and Audio = mmsys.cpl

Spider Solitare Card Game = spider

SQL Client Configuration = cliconfg

Sticky Note = StikyNot

Stored User Names and Passwords = credwiz

System Configuration Editor = sysedit

System Configuration Utility = msconfig

System File Checker Utility = sfc

System Information = msinfo32

System Properties = sysdm.cpl or, alternatively Windows key + Pause

Task Manager = taskmgr

Trusted Platform Module = TpmInit

User Accounts = netplwiz or, alternatively control userpasswords2

Utility Manager = utilman

Windows Activation = slui

Windows Backup Utility = sdclt

Windows Fax and Scan = wfs

Windows Firewall = firewall.cpl

Windows Firewall with Advanced Security = wf.msc

Windows Image Acquisition = wiaacmgr

Windows Magnifier = magnify

Windows Management Infrastructure = wmimgmt.msc

Windows Media Player = wmplayer

Windows Share Creation Wizard = shrpubw

Windows Standalong Update Manager = wusa

Windows System Security Tool = syskey

Windows Update App Manager = wuapp

Wordpad = write

Different shortcuts

These shortcuts let you access specific features and tools in Windows 7.

Action Center = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl

Add Network Location = rundll32.exe shwebsvc.dll,AddNetPlaceRunDll

Add/Remove Programs = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl

Add/Remove Programs = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,0

Add/Remove Windows Components = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,2

Advanced Restore = sdclt.exe /restorewizardadmin

Aero (Transparency feature) Off = Rundll32.exe DwmApi #104

Aero (Transparency feature) On = Rundll32.exe DwmApi #102

Backup Location and Settings = sdclt.exe /configure

Content Advisor = RunDll32.exe msrating.dll,RatingSetupUI

Control Panel = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL

Date and Time = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl

Date and Time (Additional Clocks) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl,,1

Date and Time (Properties) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl

Device Manager = RunDll32.exe devmgr.dll DeviceManager_Execute

Device Manager = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hdwwiz.cpl

Display Settings = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL access.cpl,,3

Folder Options = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 0

Folder Options (File Types) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_Options 2

Folder Options (Search) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2

Folder Options (View) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7

Forgotten Password Wizard = RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW

Hibernate = RunDll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState

Indexing Options = control.exe srchadmin.dll

Keyboard Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @1

Lock Screen = RunDll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Manage Wireless Networks = explorer.exe shell:::{1fa9085f-25a2-489b-85d4-86326eedcd87}

Map Network Drive = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL Connect

Mouse Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @0

Network Connections = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL ncpa.cpl

Notification Cache = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 5

Open Control Panel (All Items) = explorer.exe shell:::{21ec2020-3aea-1069-a2dd-08002b30309d}

Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl

Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings Flicks Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,1

Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings Handwriting Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,2

People Near Me = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL collab.cpl

People Near Me (Sign Up Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL collab.cpl,,1

Personalization = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,2

Phone and Modem (Options) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl

Phone and Modem (Options Modems Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl,,1

Phone and Modems (Options Advanced Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl,,2

Power Options = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl

Power Options Modify Plan Settings = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl,,1

Regional Settings = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL intl.cpl,,3

Restore Files = sdclt.exe /restorewizard

Screen Resolution = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl

ScreenSaver = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,1

Set Program Access and Computer Defaults = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,3

Sound Control Playback Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl

Sound Control Recording Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl,,1

Sound Control Sounds Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl,,2

Stored Usernames /Passwords = RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr

System Properties = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl

System Properties (Advanced Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,3

System Properties (Hardware Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,2

System Properties (Remote Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5

System Properties (System Protection Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4

System Properties (Advanced) RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4

System Properties (Automatic Updates) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5

Taskbar Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 1

Unplug Eject Hardware = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll

User Accounts = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL nusrmgr.cpl

Welcome Center = rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter

Windows (About) = RunDll32.exe SHELL32.DLL,ShellAboutW

Windows Firewall = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl

Windows Firewall = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl

Windows Security Center = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl

Wireless Network Setup = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL NetSetup.cpl,@0,WNSW

Wireless Networks pop-up = rundll32.exe van.dll,RunVAN

Internet Explorer Advanced Settings

Delete All (Deeper Cleaning Including Add-on Data Deletion) = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351

Delete All = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255

Delete Cookies = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2

Delete Form Data = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16

Delete History = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1

Delete Passwords = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32

Delete Temporary Internet Files = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8